Thirroul to Wollongong

From the seaside town of Thirroul with its boutique shopping, to the bustling coastal city of Wollongong, this section of the drive will take you into the third largest city in New South Wales, offering great restaurants, beaches, plenty of accommodation, cultural attractions and more. Enjoy.

MUST SEE, MUST DO:

• Relax in Thirroul and enjoy some boutique shopping or a coffee at a local café (pick up your accommodation guide and visitor information at Thirroul Newsagency)
• Surf or swim at the popular Thirroul, Sandon Point or Bulli Beaches
• Enjoy educational fun at the Science Centre and Planetarium in Fairy Meadow
• Dine at one of the great beachfront cafes in North Wollongong or Belmore Basin
• Take in the view of Wollongong from Flagstaff Hill. Did you know that Wollongong is the only place on the east coast of Australia that can boast two lighthouses?
• Feel the adrenaline pumping by jumping out of a plane with the only beach skydive in NSW
• Sample some local beers at Five Islands Brewery; Australia’s largest microbrewery
• Experience the lively city of Wollongong and enjoy some great shopping, restaurants and cafés, art galleries and more!
• Feeling energetic? Explore Wollongong via the city walk map, or cycle along the beachside cycle way
• Take in a meditation class or sample some traditional vegetarian cooking at the Nan Tien Temple (the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere)
  

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